Stump grinding uses a cutting wheel to reduce a stump and its surface roots to chips below ground level, so the area can be turfed, planted or built over. It is quoted separately from removal because not everyone wants it done. Free estimates across San Antonio and Bexar County.
3 Monkeys Tree Service provides stump grinding to homes and businesses across San Antonio and Bexar County. The 4.9 average from 544 Google reviews reflects crews that turn up when they say and clean up before they leave. Free estimates at (210) 253-7777, with no pressure attached.
Grinding takes the stump down below grade with a cutting wheel and leaves the deeper root structure in place to decay naturally. Full extraction pulls the root plate out with machinery, leaves a crater, and costs several times more. For turfing, planting or general use of the space, grinding is what you want. Extraction only makes sense where something is going to be built on that exact spot and the ground has to be genuinely clear.
A stump cut flush at ground level will sprout, and it will still be there under your mower. Grinding six to twelve inches below grade is enough for turf and general landscaping. If you intend to replant a tree in the same position you want more than that, and you should also expect the soil to be full of wood chips, which tie up nitrogen as they break down. Tell us what the space is for and we will grind to suit it.
A grinding wheel does not care what it hits. Irrigation lines, low voltage lighting, gas, water and buried electrical all tend to run exactly where people plant trees. Utilities should be located before the machine arrives, and it is worth telling us about anything you had installed yourself, because private lines will not show on a public locate.
Debris handling is part of the job rather than an extra line afterward. Brush goes through the chipper, wood is cut to a size you can move or hauled off entirely, and the drive and lawn get cleared. What is left should look like the work was done, not like the work is still happening.
Cleanup and haul away are inside the quoted price. Some companies quote the work and then quote separately to take the material away, which is how a cheap estimate stops being cheap. Ask anyone you are comparing us against whether removal of the debris is in their number.
Grinders travel. We bring one out to Leon Valley, Bulverde and San Antonio and anywhere else in Bexar County the machine can physically reach.
They can stay and backfill the hole, which is the usual choice and settles over a few months, or be hauled away and the void topped with soil if you want to turf or plant immediately. Hauling costs a little more. Decide at the estimate rather than on the day.
Not straight into the grindings. The chips tie up nitrogen as they decompose and the remaining root mass is still in the ground. Either grind deeper and replace the material with soil, or plant a few feet to one side, which is usually the easier answer.
A ground stump will not, because the cambium is destroyed below grade. A stump merely cut flush very often will, particularly on species that sucker readily, and you then have a cluster of shoots to deal with instead of a stump.
Yes, including old ones. Age makes little difference to the work, though a long dead stump is often softer and quicker. If you have several across the property, price them together in one visit rather than as separate call outs.
My husband and I couldn’t be happier with the makeover our trees received. We chose the perfect company, and the entire experience was wonderful from start to finish. The team was friendly, professional, and did an excellent job. We’d gladly return because of their outstanding service and the care they put into their work. Highly recommended.
Wonderfully professional and detail oriented. I definarly recommend 3 Monkeys Tree Service!
LOVED THEM! Super quick, friendly, and did what they promised. I almost wish I had more trees for them to fix. They trimmed the crazy one in the back, and took out one that was starting to grow under the driveway and break the concrete. Can't even tell it was there. 100% would use these guys again.
They were great! Came out the very next day. It was such a tall tree. Did an awesome job. They surpassed my expectations. I will absolutely be using them again.
3 monkeys tree service was amazing. They were on time and did a great job and when they left the area was completely clean up. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for a great company with wonderful employees.
On time. Very professional, large crew. Everything was trimmed and clean. Trees won’t need cleaning up for a while but i would hire this team again in a heartbeat.
